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Men's Interests and LifestyleTue, 03 Mar 2015 13:59:00 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1By: Trixie Ghttp://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/03/07/how-to-make-a-bug-out-bag-your-72-hour-emergency-evacuation-survival-kit/comment-page-3/#comment-1099964
Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:25:00 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-1099964I am a woman. 67 years old. Recently I was at a Christian Conference in a Tsunami area on the coast in Oregon. I watched various videos of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and decided to put a survival backpack for myself and more for the friends that went with me. They thought I was crazy. When I got to the area I walked the evacuation routes and discovered that that one of the routes to safety was in the lowlands to long. I then walked a couple of other routes that would get me to higher ground more quickly. My pack was not as complete as yours but it would have sustained me with the essential survival items for 3 days. However, after reading your great article I will be modifying it. My husband was glad I made one for each of our vehicles too. Thanks for posting this site even though I’m not a man!!! Water is heavy for us gals but I have it in my pack.
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Mon, 11 Aug 2014 02:17:00 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-1079621Yes, $1000 cash… but also cigarettes! Even if you don’t smoke, ciggies make a good alternate currency in an emergency
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Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:18:00 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-619510I agree with everything, but I would like to include that things like gold are great but useful items typically will still have bartering potential. Drugs like antibiotics and painkillers have practical and bartering uses. They are small and easy to carry as well.
tl;dr: If it ends in -cillin, it might be worth taking.
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Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:47:48 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-619476With space being at a premium, is a Bible REALLY necessary for three days worth of stuff? Not to open up a spiritual debate here, but if you’re fragile enough (or if things are so bad) that you reach a point after 72 hours where you can’t go on without scripture, this might not end well for you, I’m afraid. Books are heavy, and unless you’re OK with burning it for tinder, don’t bother.
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Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:04:42 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-587531what about Barter items/ pain management?
Add Cigarettes, and Alcohol.
Even if you don’t drink or smoke. I would put them in the pack to barter for needed goods. Thoughts?
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Sat, 08 Mar 2014 20:18:02 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-574158In the food section there is a kind of spoon/fork combination. I have some and am not overly impressed with them. They are very weak and tend to bend easily. I wouldn’t trust in them for any kind of serious use. There is a company out there, perhaps the same one the plastic ones, that offers a metal version. As I recall it was more expensive but hopefully would be more durable.
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Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:11:47 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-571782The medical / misc sections should include an emergency supply prescription meds, if possible… for either you or the ones under your care.
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Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:35:22 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-559845Nice list, but the one thing I have not seen get mentioned yet is a 3-oint sling for a rifle or shotgun. AT first it’s seems like not much weight at all, but after about 20-30 minutes it will feel like your arms are going to fall out of their sockets with all the extra weight you’re carrying from your BOB.
Having that 3-point sling will help keeping you from sucking wind so fast. Aside from a rifle or shotgun it would help to keep a small arm tucked away in an easy to reach and convenient location as a back up. Exra weight, I know, but if you pack your BOB right and make sure there are waist and chest straps, it will ease some of the burden.
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Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:43:15 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-549796I personally prefer a tool logic sl pro knife. The knives in the article here are pretty cool, but I prefer multi-use survival knives. The tool logic is a decent size folder that clips to your side, with a high-pitch whistle to boot. It also comes with a led light/ knife sharpener, firestriker, window breaker, or magnet. The latter options come to your choice. Still some pretty cool knives shown, though.
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Wed, 25 Dec 2013 12:16:57 +0000http://artofmanliness.com/?p=15690#comment-530759All the suggestions here are great, I just want add one thing: keep a low profile.

I kinda find it funny when I see a guy decked out in tactical lookin gear. Nothing says “I carry valuables” more than that. The dude’s probably armed too, but I don’t think its a bright idea to attract attention.

I dig military stuff but I’m pretty worried about looking too prepared.